News bulletin 2022/04/25 08:13

Sky News
Texas shooting: What do we know about the primary school massacre?
Nineteen children and two teachers have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a primary school in Texas - what do we know so far about what happened? On Tuesday, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, crashed a vehicle before entering Robb Elementary School in the city of Uvalde, around 80 miles west of San Antonio. Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Erick Estrada told CNN that Ramos crashed a truck believed to be his in a ditch nearby the school, where he attempted to enter.
22 hours ago
Evening Standard
Government’s NI legacy legislation ‘an affront to modern standards of decency’
The Relatives for Justice group delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street.
a day ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Hollywood stars express ‘rage and grief’ following deadly Texas school shooting
Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Amy Schumer and Chris Evans called for an end to violence and criticised the US government.
22 hours ago
Evening Standard
Ten-year-old takes on triathlon in memory of stillborn brother
Lottie Denman hopes to complete the two-day challenge in memory of her brother, Joshua.
2 days ago
The Independent
Renowned cook Deborah Madison: ‘I don’t want to see us go back to the 1950s’
Award-winning author and cook Deborah Madison, chef and Native American foods educator Freddie Bitsoie and other fascinating guests led a day of discussion around food and farming
9 hours ago
Storyful
Octopuses Make Quick Getaway After Being Surprised by Stingray
A pair of mating octopuses had to make a quick getaway when surprised by a stingray at Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, recently.Footage taken by PT Hirschfield shows the octopuses fleeing from the large stingray as it approaches them. But they quickly pick up where they left off before the rude interruption.“I was scuba diving and came across two huge Maori octopuses mating in the sea grass,” Hirschfield told Storyful.“A massive stingray tried to prey upon them but they escaped by swimming up onto the sea wall where they continued mating,” she said. Credit: PT Hirschfield via Storyful
2 days ago
PA Media: UK News
Boris Johnson backs Foreign Office chief despite ‘disastrous’ Afghan evacuation
The cross-party Foreign Affairs Committee demanded Sir Philip Barton considers his position in a scathing report.
2 days ago
Sky News
Depp v Heard: Actress's $45m loss of earnings disputed as court told about 'lack of chemistry' in Aquaman
Amber Heard's estimated $45m loss of earnings due to negative statements made by Johnny Depp and his attorney has been disputed in court, as their ongoing libel battle ends its 21st day. Depp is suing Heard over an article she wrote in the Washington Post in 2018, in which she claimed to be a victim of domestic abuse - his lawyers say this falsely implies he physically and sexually abused her while they were together. Heard is countersuing Depp for $100m (£80m) saying she was defamed when he called her a liar.
a day ago
The Guardian
Peter Campbell obituary
Activist and campaigner who worked to help people with mental health difficulties organise and advocate for change
10 hours ago
The Independent
'Why do we keep letting this happen?' Biden says after Texas school shooting
U.S. President Joe Biden called for new gun restrictions Tuesday night, in an address to the nation after 18 children were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school.
a day ago
The Guardian
Scott Morrison confirms he will remain in politics after election defeat
Former PM says he will back new Liberal leader and downplays loss, saying party ‘will regroup’
58 minutes ago
PA Media: Entertainment
Austin Butler: My body started shutting down the day after Elvis filming ended
The Shannara Chronicles star plays the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming biopic.
17 hours ago
KameraOne
Ottawa plunged into darkness by deadly storm
An Ottawa resident captured this terrifying footage which shows the moment a deadly storm passed over his home on Saturday. Within seconds, day turned to night as the city descended into darkness. At least eight people were killed and 550,000 homes were without power as severe storms swept over Ontario and Quebec.
2 days ago
Reuters
UK PM Johnson has been given report into lockdown parties - Cabinet Office
The civil servant leading investigation into coronavirus lockdown-breaking parties at the Boris Johnson's Downing Street office and residence has passed her official report to the UK prime minister, the Cabinet Office said on Wednesday. "We can confirm that Sue Gray has provided her final report to the Prime Minister," a Cabinet Office spokesperson said. Downing Street is due to publish the report later on Wednesday.
17 hours ago
PA Media: Video
Sue Gray report condemns ‘party’ failings at heart of Boris Johnson’s Government
An official inquiry into the partygate scandal has said the “senior leadership” in Boris Johnson’s Government must “bear responsibility” for the culture that led to lockdown rules being broken.
15 hours ago
The Guardian
Understanding the aim of ‘poo in the post’ tests for bowel cancer
Letters: Damian Glancy addresses the lack of public awareness of what the test is actually meant to achieve, and its implications
a day ago
PA Media: UK News
Petrol and diesel prices hit record high
Retailers have been accused of raising profit margins since the cut in fuel duty.
2 days ago
The Independent
Sheku Bayoh inquiry: We are in this for the long haul, says family lawyer
Protesters took the knee outside Capital House in Edinburgh as the family of Mr Bayoh arrived to hear evidence from the police officers involved.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
October energy price cap expected to rise to £2,800 – Ofgem
Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley told MPs the regulator is expecting an energy price cap in October ‘in the region of £2,800’.
2 days ago
Euronews
No end in sight for the ‘Great Resignation’ as inflation pushes workers to seek better-paid jobs
Workers in Europe and the US are still quitting their jobs in search of more flexible conditions. But now they want higher salaries too.
16 hours ago

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